SOL Practice Test (2013)

Why were the charters of the Virginia Company of London important?

• They created a federal court system

• They established a national banking system

• They guaranteed the colonists' the rights of Englishmen

• They stated the colonists' grievances against the English King

In order for a United States citizen to receive a fair trial, other citizens must -

• evaluate judges

• vote in elections

• pay poll taxes

• serve on juries

"Bringing all the states together as one nation."

Which goal of the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States is illustrated by this sentence?

• Provide defense

• Ensure domestic peace

• Establish Justice

• Form a union

Which is necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States?

• Majority vote by the Electoral College

• Unanimous vote by both houses of Congress

• Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states

• Recommendation by the executive and judicial branches in the states

Which of the following phrases states a freedom guaranteed in the 1st amendment?

• You have the right to remain silent

• I want a lawyer

• You can help save the forest animals by signing this petition

• I know for whom I am voting

"Federal Judge Impeached"

"Mayor Convicted of Bribery"

These headlines best illustrate the concept of -

• democracy

• consent of the governed

• rule of law

• popular sovereignty

"Aiko and Ian know that some children at their school lack school supplies. With the support of their principal, parents, and teachers, they organize a district-wide supply drive."

By starting this school supply drive, Aiko and Ian are -

• engaging in community service

• demonstrating a civic duty

• fulfilling their duties as students

• engaging in patriotic acts

"President calls a Special Session of Congress to Pass a New Budget."

The principle of United States government that is best illustrated in this headline is -

• popular sovereignty

• representative democracy

• concurrent and reserved powers

• checks and balances

"Senate Approves Presidential Appointment"

This headline illustrates a power of which branch of government?

• State executive

• State legislative

• Federal legislative

• Federal judicial

At the State of the Union Address, the president states, "Members of Congress, we need to reform the current postal system."

In this situation, the President is acting as the -

• chief citizen

• chief diplomat

• chief legislator

• chief executive